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Annette Philip, Sean Gerrity, and Mark Megibow joined us to talk about life during COVID. We talked about the initial fallout - including being in the middle of a cruise ship gig when things started happening, then turned to how these groups are continuing to create, innovate, and serve their communities. With ideas, stories, and fun, this is a jam-packed episode!

Brian and Elicia talk even more about the UK a cappella scene - including how it's growing and what work is going into making the whole community a more inclusive place - with guest Dan Mailer

What is Melodyne? Why do we use it? How do we use it? In this episode, we share some tips for editing a cappella vocals. --- Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin has a roundtable discussion with Heather Newkirk, Isaiah Hawkins and Daniel Valenzuela about the Importance of Inclusiveness. From ways to approach a curriculum that is representative of your student population to discussion on how to create positive dialogue with your students to ensure all are welcome, all are included, and all have a voice and are heard. Intro- Evergreen Voiceover Aca-Education Podcast Theme Composed by Mayta Cohen Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar Bass: Yonatan Konstantine Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda Resources Discussed: The Trevor Project Mr. V's Principal Lens (Dan Valenzuela's Podcast) OSA Vocal Rush Performs "All Good People" UCF Voicebox Performs "The Greatest" (Orlando Pride) The Nor'Easters Perform "I Know a Place" (BLM) The Watsons Go to Birmingham Life With a Boy in a Dress Acaville Radio Send questions, comments, and suggestion

After decades of gender separation on the barbershop stage, the mixed ensemble movement is really starting to flourish. Get to know more about the Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association with President Roxanne Powell. She just happens to also be one of barbershop's most rabid fans and an understated hero in the barbershop community!

The Aca-Professor Kari Francis talks about all things a cappella!

In this episode, we start by looking at competitions with Amanda Newman of Varsity Vocals (ICCA, ICHSA, AcaOpen) and Aditi Molly Bahnja & Selima Ahmed (All-American Awaaz) - how can they work in a pandemic era when groups often can't even rehearse together? We then turn to festivals and talk with Vocal Australia's Amelia Alder and SING! Toronto's Dylan Bell & Suba Sankaran about how they're adapting in the current season as well as seasons to come.

Deke and Dietz sit down with choral legend, Eric Whitacre to share some of the conversation that was too big to fit in our season 2 premiere! Topics include live performance, composition, and how to get the most out of your singers as a conductor!

Brian and Elicia's special guest is the incredible Amy Lynn Whitcomb. They chat all things BYU Noteworthy, Delilah, Vocalosity, and more from her illustrative career.

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with Betsy Stambach-Fuller on community outreach and building a name for your group. From utilizing local resources to building a virtual portfolio of music videos, Betsy provides suggestions on how to build a name for your group in your community. Intro- Evergreen Voiceover Aca-Education Podcast Theme Composed by Mayta Cohen Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar Bass: Yonatan Konstantine Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda Resources Discussed: Glens Falls Music Academy South Glens Falls Vocal Point The Swingles  ICCA/ICHSA Competitions Send questions, comments, and suggestions to acaedpodcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

Vocal HERSpective heads down under this week for a visit with Alex Van den Broek of Vocal Australia and MVP. Amanda and Rachael cover everything from the Aussie a cappella scene, to songwriting, to what it's like to be in an all female-identified band. Tune in to this fun interview and you'll fall in love with Alex, just like we have!

It seems like, at long last, awareness is finally growing around issues of race, class, and discrimination particularly in the US. A cappella both includes and reflects broader society, so it's no surprise that we have plenty of work to do in our own communities. This episode, we talk with Jasmine Barnes of HALO, the first Black barbershop quartet to win internationally; Isaiah Hawkins of State of Fifths and CASA; and activist Bryan Guffey about where some of the landmines are, how we can all work to improve the community, and the places to start.

Ted Trembinski is a recording engineer/producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has engineered for pro groups like Pentatonix, Citizen Queen, DCappella, and more. In this episode, we talk about how Ted got his foot in the door of the a cappella production and his experience working with professional groups. We also discuss his recent mix, "Happier," performed by The Brown Derbies, which is featured in BOCA 2020. Listen to "Happier" --- Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

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On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin speaks with the AcaProfessor Kari Francis on all things a cappella. From arranging to barbershop, Kari provides some in-depth knowledge for all to take in.  Intro- Evergreen Voiceover Aca-Education Theme Composed by Mayta Cohen Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar Bass: Yonatan Konstantine VP: Saul De Anda Resources Discussed: Kari Francis' Essential A Cappella Spotify Playlist Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History of American Barbershop Harmony, Gage Averill Kaila Mullady If Your Mother Only Knew- Rahzel (disclaimer: this video does contain explicit language) Send questions, comments, and suggestions to acaedpodcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/support

On this episode of Aca-Education, Justin will discuss the ins and outs of starting a vocal group. From auditions to performance, this episode will help those looking to start something new, or build upon something in place, as well a focus on how to approach working with your group in an online/remote setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Intro- Evergreen Voiceover Aca-Education Podcast Theme  Composed by Mayta Cohen Arranged by Mayta Cohen and Saul De Anda Mixed by Tehillah Alphonso Soprano, Mezzo, Alto: Mayta Cohen Tenor, Baritone: Michael Stolar Bass: Yonatan Konstantine Vocal Percussion: Saul De Anda Resources Discussed: National Federation of State High School Associations Study The Fault Line Viking Voices Virtual Choir Performance (Pandemic Edition) Send questions, comments, and suggestions to acaedpodcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acaedpodcast/message Suppor

A Cappella is evolving the music scene at RIT and Hyannis Sound is having the most unique summer on the Cape with big plans for the future. Guest Jarell Green tells Brian and Elicia all about it!

Aaron Jensen joins us for The Pulse to talk about Countermeasure's latest project - one with *gasp* instruments! Countermeasure joined forces with some of the most talented and award-winning instrumentalists to join their sound as a solo "voice" with songs nearly all composed by Jensen. We get to dig into album concept, inspiration, process, and more.

It takes a whole team to keep Acaville up and running and Rachael and Amanda felt it was time to make sure everyone gets to know one of the voices that you don't get to hear on the air very often. Dana Director has been there from the beginning, serves on the Board of Directors, and represents Acaville at events and festivals everywhere! Here more about the behind the scenes of Acaville and this very amazing woman!

Accent is a group with members from France, Sweden, Canada, UK, and the US - so they're no strangers to remote rehearsal. Pro group Six Appeal brought on two new members from other parts of the country and met in person for the first time only days before a Disney Cruise gig. Northern Blend brings together over three-dozen women from around a region who balance singing with regular daily lives. Each group has a different perspective on remote rehearsals, and how they're each keeping their communities strong when they can't get together. We talk about it all on this episode of Polyphony!